Claimant v The Launceston Timber Co Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal determined the claim under rule 22 as the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totalling £2280.00 gross.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against Launceston Timber Co Ltd. The claim was filed with the Bristol Employment Tribunal on 22 September 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
The Employment Judge made a determination under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure, issuing a default judgment in favour of the claimant. The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £2280.00 gross.
Practical note
Failure to submit a valid ET3 response on time can result in a default judgment under rule 22, where the tribunal determines the claim on the papers without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6012434/2024
- Decision date
- 28 May 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No